TEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that war is not a solution to problems.

Ahmadinejad made the remarks during a meeting with the new Irish ambassador, Oliver Grogan, in Tehran, the Persian service of ISNA reported on Sunday.

Ahmadinejad stated that justice brings peace, security, and long-lasting friendship in the world and therefore, every nation can benefit from it.

Elsewhere in his remarks, he said that there is no negative point in the history of bilateral relationship between Iran and Ireland and it is possible to expand ties to the highest level.

Ireland’s new ambassador, who submitted his credentials to the Iranian president during the meeting, said, “Iran and Ireland have had old and friendly relationship for years, and the Irish people has always respected the Iranian people for their rich civilization and influential role in the world.”

Grogan also said that Ireland is seeking to develop its ties with the Islamic Republic and is determined to continue bilateral cooperation “steadily” and “logically.”

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